A raw and powerful collection of 25 first-person narratives exploring the diverse experiences of queer Nigerian men. The stories cut across age, class, religion, ethnicity, and family, offering a glimpse into what it means to survive as a queer man in Nigeria. There’s Tunji, who takes us back in time to the thriving networking community that existed before social media; Chukwori, who struggles to reconcile his sexuality with a need to serve God; and Abdulkarim, who wonders if he’ll ever stop working twice as hard to be accepted by society. These stories ring with contradictions, anger, resiliency, insight, and even hope. The shadow of bigotry and oppressiveness is always present, yet the voices in this book remind us what it is that Nigeria’s queer community is fighting for: the freedom to be, to love themselves, and to love each other despite being viewed as unworthy by society. Love Offers No Safety is a heart-breaking yet hopeful reminder that love is always worth fighting for regardless of the prejudice of others.
Format: Kindle Edition, Audiobook, & Hardcover
Hardcover: 144 Pages
Language: English
